Joyride art00167240 adding layers of depth and

adding layers of depth and luminosity to the piece

measuring 36 x 29 inches

The palette used by Gray is one of dreamy tranquility

Each stroke and colour choice delves deeper into what it means to be part of this world—human or animal

Joyride art00167240 adding layers of depth andIn this engaging piece of animal magic, award winning British artist Doug Hyde uses his own Cotswold smallholding as inspiration. A bright blue tractor with red wheels becomes the perfect stage for his merry menagerie, which comprises two dogs, a cat and mouse, a goose, a sheep, a rabbit, and even a hedgehog between them representing forest, field and farmyard. Clinging on for dear life, they career across a golden field that looks ready for mowing